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Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

ABOUT
Laura Dern's father, and actor who often played volatile characters in several popular television series such as The Fugitive, Gunsmoke, and Bonanza. In 2013, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in Nebraska.BEFORE FAMEHe was heavily involved in track as a long distance runner while in high school.TRIVIAHe won a Silver Bear for Best Actor for his role in That Championship Season and appeared in HBO's series, Big Love.FAMILY LIFEHe was married and divorced twice before marrying Andrea Beckett in 1969.ASSOCIATED WITHHe once worked with Bette Davis in the film, Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte.